thanks hk, oz and luke. much appreciated
thats enough bad press to walk away. 2:1 odds and im not a betting man.. haha
has anyone converted a 3 phase to a single phase motor on a molner hoist? might have to do some research on motors. 3hp 10amp plug single phase seams to be the norm on all my saws etc (available and cheap) and pretty sure hoist is 4 hp 3 phase, but im assuming with 15 or 20 amp outlet i should be able to get a 4hp 1 phase. maybe....
(cant get 3 phase at home for under 50k, maybe more, and thats a lot of mechanics bills or a diesel genset for hoist and a new toy....

appreciate the feedback in advance.